Training
Fear in dogs: a study of 43,000 dogs shows how common it is
A US study of more than 43,000 dogs suggests most dogs show at least mild fear in some everyday situation. Here is what that means for you and your dog.
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Training
Rescue dogs in Venezuela: a pit bull mix, a ball and a 40 hour trip
After two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, more than 120 rescue dogs searched for survivors. Their stories show how play turns into lifesaving work.
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Training
An exam for dog owners: Swiss canton of Valais drafts a new dog law
The Swiss canton of Valais wants dog owners to pass a practical test after the mandatory course. What would change, why, and what we can learn from it.
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Adoption
South Korea is closing its dog meat farms, but where did the dogs go?
With months to go before South Korea's dog meat ban, 87 percent of farms have closed. What happened to hundreds of thousands of dogs remains an open question.
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Training
Labrador that sniffs out invasive sea species named animal of the year
Sgiath, a former mountain rescue dog, is believed to be the first dog in the world trained to find the invasive sea squirt Didemnum vexillum. IFAW has named her animal of the year.
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Nutrition and health
Why big dogs age faster: the answer may lie in jumping genes
A new study in Science shows large dogs and males age faster at the DNA level. What it means for owners of Great Danes, shepherds and other big breeds.
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Training
Alaska avalanche dog found alive after 50 hours thanks to an AirTag
An avalanche swept away two climbers, leaving their dog LouLou alone in the snow. Volunteers found her about 50 hours later by following the AirTag on her collar.
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Behaviour and psychology
Finland's puppies live: why a nation watches a litter for eight weeks
Finnish broadcaster Yle is again streaming a litter of puppies around the clock this autumn. Season six follows the dam Hilkka and her six Lagotto Romagnolo pups.
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Training
Starting your own dog training business
There are many reasons why someone might decide to go it alone and become a professional dog trainer.
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Training
How to make a dog training plan
Successful dog training does not start with giving commands, but with good planning.
3 min read
Behaviour and psychology
Adopting an adult dog
Bringing an adult dog into a new home can be a serious, long-term project.
5 min read
Behaviour and psychology
Reactivity in dogs
Dogs can become reactive in situations they perceive as unsafe, unpredictable or beyond their control.
2 min read